It's all Nutgrass'fault!

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It's all Nutgrass'fault!

#1 Post by blu-dog » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:01 pm

I was a lucky bloke when I met Nutgrass a couple of years ago... not only is he a good mate and hunting buddy - but I also get to blame heaps of stuff on him and his "bad influence", whenever my lovely wife gets a bit "concerned" about my hunting / trad archery obsessions.

After spending several nights in the shed with Nutgrass, drinking a couple of beers and watching him work his magic on some arrow shafts with paint and the Spinrite cresting jig, I decided to bite the bullet and give it a go too... My wonderful mother-in-law bought me the crester for my birthday.

Here's my first attempt...
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#2 Post by Gringa Bows » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:12 pm

Very nice mate......that Bloody Nutgrass bloke,ay :lol:
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Re: It's all Nutgrass'fault!

#3 Post by blu-dog » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:17 pm

Between you with the bows Rod, and Nutgrass with the arrows... I didn't stand a chance! :)
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#4 Post by bigbob » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:25 pm

Wow blu dog ?They look absolutely terrific. First time you say? Boys got talent :wink: :biggrin: :biggrin:
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#5 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:53 pm

They look great and very good for your first set. :biggrin:

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#6 Post by Bent Stick » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:51 pm

Nice mate, very nice now I want to see a red stain over them, how's weekend after next
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#7 Post by blu-dog » Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:03 am

Sounds good to me... was going to put field tips on them...but broadheads are a better option - If you're keen to go for a wander!!!
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#8 Post by Chase N. Nocks » Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:06 am

Awesome job mate. Love the blue and white.

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#9 Post by Roadie » Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:51 am

Great Job, so our Beers & whisky wasn't a waste of time, well done Paul. Cheers Roadie.
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#10 Post by Gringa Bows » Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:42 am

:lol:
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#11 Post by Keith Lee » Sat Sep 01, 2012 2:35 pm

Look very nice Paul.
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#12 Post by blu-dog » Sat Sep 01, 2012 2:50 pm

Thanks gents...

I feel this could get a little addictive though. I've got 36 more shafts tapered, stained and ready to go. Planning to make 18 target arrows, 6 flu-flus and 12 hunting arrows. All with the same pattern to create a set. :lol:
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#13 Post by hazard » Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:34 pm

Bent Stick wrote:Nice mate, very nice now I want to see a red stain over them, how's weekend after next
That Bloody Nutgrass I knew he was a bad influence, next thing you know you will b making an LB with Rod :roll: :lol: :lol:

Red stain now that would be good!! :mrgreen:

What colour fletches mate I really thought they might have been pink :wink:

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#14 Post by Buranurra » Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:40 pm

Very nice... hmmm a cresting jig hey! very inspiring, thanks!
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#15 Post by Nutgrass » Sat Sep 01, 2012 9:00 pm

Very nice mate. Now about all this being my fault :wink: yer of coarse it is, glad I could help :biggrin:
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#16 Post by rodlonq » Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:08 am

Nice job blu-dog. Looking forward to seeing the finished arras mate.
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Re: It's all Nutgrass'fault!

#17 Post by blu-dog » Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:32 pm

...almost finished
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Re: It's all Nutgrass'fault!

#18 Post by bigbob » Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:49 pm

Whenever i see smick arras like these I know i could never bring myself to use 'em, seeing my attraction towards tree and assorted arra bustin' stuff!
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#19 Post by Gringa Bows » Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:55 pm

Bloody Beaudiful Mate :wink:
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#20 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:24 pm

They look good Paul.

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Re: It's all Nutgrass'fault!

#21 Post by blu-dog » Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:32 pm

Thanks fellas!
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